matthew-11:28-niv

After many perilous and harrowing experiences, Alexander Mackay, a young Scotsman, at last reached his destination on the shores of Lake Victoria, in Central Africa—Uganda, described by the great explorer, Henry M. Stanley, as "the pearl of Africa." The young Scotch missionary was eager to win as a ... Read More

The key to the missionary’s work is the authority of Jesus Christ, not the needs of the lost. We are inclined to look on our Lord as one who assists us in our endeavors for God. Yet our Lord places Himself as the absolute sovereign and supreme Lord over His disciples. He does not say that the lost w... Read More

1. Transient impressions liable to be mistaken for conversion, which would be a fatal error.--2. General scheme for self-examination.--3. Particular inquiries--what views there have been of sin?--4. What views there have been of Christ?--5. As to the need the soul has of him;--6. And its willingness... Read More

The Bible is an amazing Book. Old though it is, it is as modern as this moment. It tells the stories of people just like ourselves--with the same kind of hopes and fears, the same kind of dreams and longings, the same kind of problems and sins. The Bible is filled with incidents which are dramatic, ... Read More

"The Father loveth the Son, and hath given all things into his hand." John 3:35. [What follows was delivered immediately before the celebration of the sacrament of the Lord's Supper at Dunfermline, June 27, 1731.] It is in the holy and over-ruling providence of him, in whose hand all things and all ... Read More

How God Heals a Broken Heart by Charlie Orr What causes a broken heart? Guilt – because of sin. Failure to deal with guilt causes more guilt. Grief – sickness regarding loved ones, death of someone, people we love disappoint us. Rejection – Broken relationships through divorce. Affliction – sexual a... Read More

As Jesus approached his baptism of fire, a problem emerged among the disciples, a problem which had always been there, but now it came out into the open, threatening to destroy their unity. This problem burst upon them just as Jesus was instituting his Feast of Unity. And he took bread,. and when he... Read More

Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Phillippi, he asked his disciples, "Who do men say that the Son of man is?"­ And they said, "Some say John the Baptist, others say Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets." He said to them, "But who do you say that I am?" Simon Peter repli... Read More

"Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." Matthew 11:28 What beautiful words! What a wonderful invitation! "Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for you build the tombs of the prophets and adorn the monuments of the righteous, saying, 'If we had lived in th... Read More

Who of us hasn't at one time or another reached a point where it seems certain we're about to burn out. "One more day of this pressure will finish me for sure". "I simply can't go on another mile. My strength is gone." This "burn-out syndrome" makes its appearance in our walk with the Lord. And it i... Read More